WLEDger LED Boards

Hardware Designs for WLEDger

PCB Status: Tested Working - 11/20/2025

Note: The holes for the connectors/wires at the ends of each PCB are a bit small. This design works great, but you may want to modify the PCB to add larger holes (I will do this myself at some point. When I do, I will remove this notice.)

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This directory contains open-source hardware (KiCad) files for custom PCBs to help you save time building the physical side of your WLEDger inventory system. It is completely optional (but saves a LOT of assembly time).

This is Completely Optional!

You do not need to fabricate this PCB to use WLEDger. The app works with any WLED-compatible setup.

This PCB is simply a time-saver and a way to get a cleaner, more robust, and more professional-looking final build without the hassle of hand-wiring 64 individual LEDs.

What's In This Directory?

• 8-LED-Strip: KiCad project files (.kicad_pro, .kicad_sch, .kicad_pcb) for a simple 8-LED strip.
• Gerbers: Manufacturing files you can upload directly to a manufacturer, along with a BOM and position file.

How to Use These Files

1. Software: You will need KiCad, a free and open-source electronics design suite, to open and edit these files.
2. Modify: Open the .kicad_pro project to modify the schematic (.kicad_sch) and/or PCB layout (.kicad_pcb) to fit your needs.
3. Fabricate: You can export the Gerber files from KiCad and send them to any PCB fabrication service (like JLCPCB, PCBWay, OSH Park, etc.) to have them professionally made.

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8-LED PCB "Strip" for 8x8 Bins

This PCB is a simple, chainable 8-LED strip utilizing 5v SK6812 RBG LEDs with a .1uF capacitor on each LED.

Purpose & Design

This design was specifically created to fit the spacing requirements of this high quality 8x8 transperent storage bin organizer.

The PCB is dimensioned to fit behind one row of 8 bins. You can fabricate 8 of these identical strips and chain them (using the D_IN and D_OUT pads, along with 5V and GND pads) to create a single 64-LED WLED segment that maps perfectly to the 64-bin organizer.

This serves as a design blueprint. You are highly encouraged to open the KiCad files and modify them to fit your own specific bin setups or storage containers. The design is simple, so it's a great opportunity to learn a new skill if you aren't already familiar with using EDA software!

The DIY Alternative

The WLEDger system works perfectly well by hand-wiring individual LEDs. This is a common and fully supported method:

1. Get a standard LED strip (like a WS2812B "NeoPixel" strip).
2. Cut the strip into single-LED segments.
3. Space the LEDs to match the layout of your bins and stick them onto a backer board (cardboard, plywood... your wall, etc. Get freaky with it)
4. Solder short wires (e.g., 2-3 inches) to the +5V, GND, and D_IN/D_OUT pads to chain them together.

❗ Bounty Alert ❗

If you find an LED strip + storage bin combination whose spacing does not require cutting the LEDs, please let me know! This would be a huge win for simplicity, and the community. I'll even add your name to the credits for this project (if desired).

You can reach me @TuxedoMakes on the WLEDger Discord, submit an issue, or a create a pull request! 🫶